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System Check

Ensure all vacuum hoses are in good condition and properly connected. Place transmission in Neutral or Park. With engine cold, connect timing light. Start engine and note timing. If timing is not to specification, loosen distributor clamp bolt and turn distributor until specified ignition timing is obtained. Retighten distributor clamp bolt.

IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application Man. Trans. (1) Auto. Trans.
1986 Pickup
M.P.G. Models 5 @ 600-800 N/A
All Others
2WD 3 @ 600-800 3 @ 550-750
4WD 3 @ 700-900 3 @ 550-750
Pulsar NX
Federal 10 @ 700-900 10 @ 550-750
Calif. (2) 5 @ 700-800 (2) 5 @ 600-700
Sentra
Federal 10 @ 700-900 10 @ 550-750
Calif. (2) 5 @ 700-800 (2) 5 @ 600-700
Stanza 0 @ 650-850 0 @ 600-800
Stanza Wagon 4 @ 650-850 4 @ 600-800
200SX 0 @ 650-850 0 @ 600-800
(1) With Auto. Trans. selector in "D" position.
(2) Degrees are ATDC.
Fig 1: Spark Timing Control System (Pulsar & Sentra)
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